TODAY'S TOP STORY
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NEWS
Auction volumes steady, clearance rate rises
This week’s preliminary clearance rate has edged higher and volumes remain on par with previous weeks, despite the fact more than 250 of the anticipated 2077 auctions for this weekend were rescheduled to a later date. …
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RECENT INDUSTRY NEWS
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Perth buyers soak up listings despite wet conditions in July
Perth's wet weather hasn't dampened buyers' interest, according to REIWA. …
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Rex Software celebrates 10 years servicing the real estate sector
The year was 2011. The iPad was in its infancy, Prince William was busy marrying a gal called Kate Middleton and technology played a much smaller role in real estate. …
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The ATO warns property investors to be aware of common tax return traps
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reminded property investors to look out for common tax return mistakes that can delay refunds or lead to an audit, …
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Sydney lockdowns could cause another Australian recession
68 per cent of Finder's surveyed experts believe Sydney's extended lockdown could be a catalyst for another recession in Australia. …
FEATURE INTERVIEWS
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Brett Hayman: AREAS 2020 top agent ACT
As a three-time World Champion and Olympic silver medallist, Brett Hayman knows a thing or two about discipline. Here, the Hayman Partners director explains how adopting the same approach in real estate has seen him rise to the top of his field. …
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Creating better connections: Heidi Howe
Heidi Howe didn’t seek out a career in real estate. She fell into it by chance, effortlessly landing on her feet in a role that combines a love of community with a go-getter mindset. …
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Elite Agent
The perfect recipe for property management: Suzana Wade
After opening Locate Property earlier this year, Suzana Wade already has 60 doors under management and plans to double that by the end of the year with a recipe of passion, …
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APPOINTMENTS
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APPOINTMENTS
Mother and daughter team join The Agency
Mother and daughter duo, Cathy and Madi Roche, have been business partners for 10 years this month. …
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APPOINTMENTS
Former weatherman Mike Larkan’s new career path as an auctioneer
Former Network 10 weatherman Mike Larkan is forecasted to thrive in his new career as an auctioneer, after being axed from TV last year. …
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APPOINTMENTS
REA Group welcomes Eleanor Creagh as new senior economist
REA Group has announced the appointment of Eleanor Creagh as a senior economist. As a trusted financial commentator, Ms Creagh is set to bring a wealth of experience in local and international capital markets to the senior economist role. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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NEWS
The Agency on track for record financial year results
The Agency’s planned growth trajectory continues, with the group’s results for the June quarter indicating the company is on track for 2020/21 financial year EBITDA of more than $4 million. …
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Century 21 celebrates its 50th anniversary
Century 21 has reached a special milestone as it celebrates its 50 years, working to help people achieve their property needs. …
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APPOINTMENTS
Sally O’Neill joins Belle Property Hope Island with husband Sean
Boutique real estate brand, Belle Property has opened on Hope Island with Gold Coast royalty Sally O’Neill at the helm. …
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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The Elevate Podcast
Living a big life: Daniel Hayes talks Big Brother, mental health, Harleys and real estate
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connectnow Hayeswinckle managing director Daniel Hayes became a household name this year after starring in the latest season of Big Brother Australia. …
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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS
Ep 232: Introducing Courageous Conversations with Leanne Pilkington
It’s the start of something new on the Elevate podcast as we welcome Leanne Pilkington to the team as host of her podcast Courageous Conversations. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Forward planning your success: Sherrie Storor
This episode of the Elevate podcast is brought to you by Connectnow Sherrie Storor undeniably wears many hats; working as a real estate coach, …
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The Elevate Podcast
BDM 2021: Hannah Gill and Tara Bradbury
Hannah Gill and Tara Bradbury are two of Australia's leading principals, sharing their knowledge in this week's Elevate podcast. …
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The Elevate Podcast
Inspiration before motivation: A leadership conversation with Manos Findikakis
Manos Findikakis shares a wealth of wisdom derived from almost 20 years in the industry, including his approach to leadership, why numbers set agents free, …
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The Elevate Podcast
Simon Caulfield: The power and the passion
In this episode of the Elevate podcast, Place Kangaroo Point Director, Simon shares the story of how he went from a rookie agent sleeping under his desk to selling luxury property in the Queensland capital. …
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen sell Beverly Hills home for $7.15 million less than asking price
Musician John Legend and his model wife Chrissy Teigen have sold their Beverly Hills home for around US$16.8 million. …
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INTERNATIONAL
Inside a US$169 million NYC penthouse in the controversial 432 Park Avenue building
The 432 Park Avenue building in New York City has been subject to controversy in the past few years, with reports of apartments flooding and the building swaying in the wind because of its 426m height. …
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Celebrity Homes
David Bowie’s SoHo apartment sold for $17 million in just one month
Late glam-rock legend David Bowie's New York City apartment has sold for US$17 million, after just one month on the market. …
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CONTRIBUTORS
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CONTRIBUTORS
Manos Findikakis: Spring selling starts now
Eview CEO Manos Findikakis says planning ahead is best thing to do to be ahead of the competition. They plan and then create the opportunity by anticipating their sellers next move. …
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CONTRIBUTORS
Nature vs nurture: Why agents fail to fulfil their potential
We all know real estate is a competitive game and as a principal or manager, you want to get the best out of your agents. …
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CONTRIBUTORS
COVID-19: Keeping up with changes to investment property insurance
Last year was a bumpy ride for the property industry and the rollercoaster is continuing. Landlords and agents have had to keep on top of the evolving market and adapt to the changes. …
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EVENTS
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group partners with Realtair to support agent development
REA Group, alongside its partner Realtair, is offering customers complimentary six-week memberships to the interactive Complete Salesperson Digital course. The offer comes while a large segment of Australia’s property market remains in lockdown and unable to conduct in-person interactions. …
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NEWS
New webinar reveals how to successfully prioritise agency legals
O*No Legal founding director Kristen Porter will explain in an upcoming webinar why the biggest challenge real estate agent principles, head of operations, …
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NEWS
Real estate coach Sherrie Storor has a focus on agent photoshoots
Real estate coach Sherrie Storor will be hosting on-site photoshoot sessions offering hands-on guidance on what agents should capture in a photoshoot for their social media profile. …
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LISTING + MARKETING
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Building trust is the secret weapon to winning listings
New research from marketing automation platform ActivePipe has revealed the extraordinary power that staying connected and building trust has in helping agents win new listings. …
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CoreLogic launches their digital RP proposals platform
CoreLogic has launched RP Proposals, a new digital solution that aims to streamline the real estate industry. …
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Hanworth Homestead – How We Sold It
Sotheby's Director of Rural services David Medina has revealed the benefits of a multi-channel marketing campaign, …
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The interior design trends millennial prospective homeowners really want
Millennial interest in interior design trends has skyrocketed thanks to popular video-sharing app TikTok. …
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Airtasker and Soho founder Jonathan Lui reveals major real estate website acquisition
Soho, an AI-powered personalised real estate platform, recently announced it has officially acquired Home Sales. …
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Market Buy and Podium join forces
Online offer management system Market Buy and review and text messaging service Podium have officially joined forces in a move they describe as a “win for agents”. …
LEADERSHIP
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Laing+Simmons: Sharing strategies to scale up
A recent Scaling Up workshop involving Laing+Simmons' principals has reinforced the network's renewed focus on collaboration. …
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Champions of service: Claudio Encina
Claudio Encina explains how you can use technology to create certainty in times of change and use this to connect with your clients on a deeper, …
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Shane Kempton: Positive mental attitude (in three simple steps!)
Chris is an agent who has missed out on his past two listing presentations. …
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Control the controllables: Matt Lahood
He’s one of the most-talked-about figures in the Australian real estate industry and The Agency’s CEO Matt Lahood lives by the motto “great leaders are those that empower and inspire others”. …
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How to master strategic thinking in real estate: Scott Bateman
For more than 20 years I’ve been involved in sales across various industries and there’s a question I’ve asked every team I’ve worked with during this time which is (almost) always guaranteed to result in stunned silence – “what do you do that your competitors would admit they can’t or don’t?” …
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The four Cs of leadership in a crisis: Leanne Pilkington
Like many leaders, the past few months have given me time to reflect on what effective leadership really means and how it is delivered. …
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Leak repair specialists Megasealed celebrate 25 years of business success
A business which services the real estate and strata industries with repair solutions for leaking showers and balconies is celebrating 25 years in operation. …
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Manos Findikakis: The reverse bucket list
Manos Findikakis explains the concept of a reverse bucket list and how working from past success can help you achieve future goals …
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Advanced ‘Pay on Success’ platform made available through innovative industry partnership
Fintech Innovator ListSure and Insurance Industry player Steadfast have joined forces to create new products designed specifically for the real estate industry. …
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Five lessons from 15 years in business
Dan Argent shares the five big lessons he's learned after 15 years as a business owner and, …
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Be so good they can’t ignore you
Eview Group takes a page out of comedian Steve Martin's playbook when it comes to developing brand identity as a real estate agent. …
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Three ways to capitalise on a hot market right now
Few would argue that the property market is pretty hot in Australia right now. …
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Victorian and WA markets show impressive sales trends
Online offer management system Market Buy has reported solid sales trends across the country, …
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A robust change to real estate sales
To say Khan Robust is not a fan of the traditional real estate model is a bit of an understatement. …
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Listing Loop: Three myths about selling off-market
Selling a property off-market may not be a new concept, but it has gained a lot of traction in recent times. …
INTERNATIONAL
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INTERNATIONAL
Overseas investment in US homes falls to the lowest level in a decade
Overseas buyers purchased US$54.4B worth of existing homes in the US from April 2020 through March 2021. This was the lowest level in a decade. …
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Celebrity Homes
Vertigo star Kim Novak’s Carmel home offers ultimate oceanfront views
Best known for her two roles in Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo, Kim Novak is a beloved actress straight from the golden years of Hollywood. …
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INTERNATIONAL
US housing inventory jump is set to be a welcome relief for prospective buyers
Housing inventory saw significant recovery for the second straight month in June, according to the latest Zillow Real Estate Market Report. The increased housing inventory indicated the market may be on the road to rebalancing after a long stint of being heavily in sellers’ …
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BTW
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Crown Group offers ‘try before you buy’ for its luxury apartments
Crown Group has established a ‘try before you buy’ strategy for their Waterfall by Crown development, …
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Coveted development site in Tweed Heads listed
A new development site in Tweed Heads has hit the market, listed under Ray White Commercial. …
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Belle Property merges with WA-based agency Acton
Belle Property has merged with Western Australian agency Acton, adding 20 offices to their broadening portfolio amid the region’s property market boom. …
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REA Group announces leadership appointments amid Mortgage Choice aquisition
REA Group welcomes Mortgage Choice Chief Executive Officer Susan Mitchell and Smartline Chief Executive Officer Sam Boer amid the company acquisition. …
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Property Council welcomes NSW construction restart
Construction across Greater Sydney will reopen on 31 July with strict COVID-19 health precautions in place. …
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Developers help preserve endangered Australian species
Developers Keylin and Kinstone have given 27 hectares of wetlands back to the Gold Coast City Council. …
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Ray White’s emerging elites forge ahead
Over a two-day conference on the Gold Coast, 170 agents learnt how to build confidence, …
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RE/MAX business launches in lockdown
Amid New South Wales’ latest COVID-19 lockdowns, Corinne Intia has opened her own real estate agency under RE/MAX Pamilya Properties. …
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Sydney is locking down while Richard Matthews is heating up, selling over $55 million of property in lockdown
Sydney’s latest lockdown has has driven Richard Matthews Real Estate to safely sell nearly $56 million worth of property since the start of lockdown. …
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